Life Skills Coach for Wounded Veterans

Life skills coach for wounded veterans

• The Life Skills Coach (LSC) is an essential part of the Independence Program (IP) team reporting directly to Generations Home Care LLC, as well as the Independence Program Case Manager.
• Each Veteran Warrior is typically authorized for between 6-12 hours per week with their Life Skills Coach.
• More than one Veteran Warrior may be assigned to a Life Skills Coach if availability allows for adequate scheduling for the Veterans and their LSC.
• The female warrior we are hiring for needs a LSC to provide up to 65 hours per month (scheduling 2-3 days per week) of support services.
• Ideal candidate must be a female and have the following: insured vehicle and be willing to transport (mileage reimbursed), enjoy being in the community, have outstanding organizational skills, and a positive forward thinking approach.
• We provide training, supervision by Neuro Case Management and offer on-going professional enhancement educational webinars.

• This is a community-based position working with Veterans who have brain injuries, PTSD, neurological disabilities and other cognitive or physical challenges.
• While providing functional support to a Veteran Warrior, the LSC is responsible for providing opportunities for increased participation in community activities, increased social capital, improved quality of life and development of meaningful and purposeful activities.
• This is a PRN opportunity and hourly pay is $20.00.
• The current schedule is 2-3 times per week for a total of 50 hours per month maximum.
• This position will never become a full-time position.

• Job responsibilities
• Based on the established goals of an individualized Care Plan provides Veteran Warriors functional supports to achieve set goals.
• Identifies barriers, triggers, or challenges in functional status in order to develop proactive interventions that promote continued independence.
• Educates Veteran Warriors on how to develop necessary problem-solving skills and strategies solution driven role.
• Provides positive support and be an advocate for the Veteran Warrior.
• Provides assistance and guidance with identifying choices and making informed decisions that involve their activities and life.
• Assists Veteran Warrior with improving community living and integration skills in a variety of settings such as shopping, church attendance, sporting events, recreation, club participation, classroom support, volunteer/employment support, etc.
• Serves as a role model/mentor and maintains good communication/relationships with the Veteran Warrior, their families and referral sources.

Qualifications

• Experience working with an individual professionally and/or a loved-one with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder a Plus!
• Understanding of military culture or Veteran - preferred.
• Retired individual
• Behavioral health experience preferred.
• Mentoring, coaching or training experience.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Proven experience working in a collaborative environment.
• Caring, compassionate and have a high level of patience.
• MUST have insured vehicle and registration

Please contact Generations Home Care LLC Recruiter with any questions at 480-625-8369.